Edmund Randolph

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  • Edmund Randolph was born on August 10th, 1753 in Tazewell Hall, Williamsburg, Virginia
  • He was born to Ariana Jenings and John Randolph.
  • At 23, he was the conventions youngest member.
  • In 1776, Edmund Randolph married Elizabeth Nicholas.
  • Edmund was voted to be mayor of Williamsburg and Virginias Attorney-General.
  • In 1779, Randolph was elected to the continental congress.
  • In November, 1786, Randolph became governor of Virginia.
  • On May 29, 1787, Edmund presented the Virginia plan for creating a new government.
  • In 1786, he was a delegate to the Annapolis convention.
  • On September 12th, 1813, Edmund Randolph died in Millwood, Virginia.